Oil Tanker Crash on Delhi-Jaipur Highway Claims Four Lives
Tragedy struck on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway when a collision involving an oil tanker resulted in the death of four individuals. Local officials confirmed that among the deceased were three passengers of a car and the driver of a pickup van. The incident occurred near Gurugram, where the speeding oil tanker crashed into a car and a pickup van on Saturday.
According to authorities, the oil tanker was traveling from Jaipur at an extremely high speed. It first collided with the car, which was heading in the opposite direction, and then smashed into a nearby pickup van. The impact was so severe that the car’s CNG tank caught fire, leaving the three passengers trapped inside. Despite the arrival of firefighters who immediately started extinguishing the flames, they were unable to rescue the individuals in the car, and they succumbed to their injuries.
#WATCH | Haryana: A tanker hits a car and pickup vehicle near Sidhrawali on Delhi-Jaipur Highway. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/RhmzpS1PKL
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Meanwhile, the driver of the pickup van sustained severe injuries and tragically lost his life at the scene. Shockingly, the driver of the oil tanker fled the spot after abandoning the vehicle following the collision.
Upon receiving information about the accident, a team of firefighters rushed to the scene and commenced efforts to control the fire. However, their heroic attempts to save the trapped passengers proved futile, as the flames consumed and charred the vehicle, resulting in the victims’ untimely demise.
Local authorities have affirmed that all four individuals died instantly in the accident. While the driver of the oil tanker sustained severe injuries, the three car passengers were burned to death. Firefighters managed to retrieve their charred bodies from the wreckage, and they have been sent for post-mortem examinations. Authorities have initiated investigations into the incident and are currently examining CCTV footage of the area to identify the absconding oil tanker driver. Assurances have been given that diligent efforts are underway to track down and apprehend the driver promptly.
It is deeply distressing that a similar devastating accident on the Jaipur-Delhi Highway claimed the lives of a woman and her five-year-old daughter recently. These tragic incidents demand increased attention to road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
In conclusion, this harrowing collision between an oil tanker, a car, and a pickup van on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway has resulted in the loss of four lives. The survivors and families of the victims are left grieving, and authorities are committed to bringing the absconding driver to justice. As we collectively mourn these losses, it is essential to reflect upon the importance of road safety and work towards preventing such heart-wrenching accidents in the future.
